There are various reasons why people do not “join up” for organizations. Most of these reasons I understand and some I do not. Some organizations will blast you with email constantly. Now that … More…
If you have been going to the conventions for a while you know Donna and Ray Trompke. Donna handles all the membership info, whether it comes from online, mail, or at the conventions. Her husband … More…
Trapping in Nebraska lost a good friend recently. Roger Belohlavy operated Turkey Creek Furs in Crete for many years. Roger bought furs and sold trapping and hunting supplies as well as bait and … More…
It’s opening day for trapping most furbearers in Nebraska. We at the Nebraska Fur Harvesters Association wish you a season filled with success, pride, enjoyment and education. We also hope you end … More…
In the last article I talked about some of my favorite trapping dvds. Now I would like to talk about some of my favorite books. I am a self proclaimed bookworm, and if I am interested in a topic, … More…
When I was a kid the thought of having to go to summer school was enough to make me do my math homework. After all, summer was time for swimming, baseball and catching bullheads. It was definitely … More…
Annually, the Nebraska Game and Parks commission will mail out (or email) surveys to permit holders. These are sent out to holders of fur harvest permits as well as hunting, big game and waterfowl … More…
The largest rodent found in North America is also the animal that started the North American fur trade. Countless entrepreneurs have made and lost fortunes on it’s pelt throughout history. … More…
For some trappers, when the winter is winding down and the coon and coyote pelts are starting to show their wear, it means only one thing…beaver and muskrat trapping!
If you are not a landowner or have a close relative that is a landowner, you probably rely on other people’s ground or public ground to do your trapping. One of the hardest things for a lot of … More…